Hotel

Perdido Beach Resort
27200 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251) 981-9811

May 24-26, 2026

Room Block

Book your room early to get the best availability! Rooms can be booked at special ASPLS rates starting at only $269 per night.

New Link as of April 15, 2026: 

https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1775496846260&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Book your room early before they are sold out!

Please call 1-800-634-8001 for assistance. 

Registration

Members $425 (or $135 per session)

Non-Members $550 (or $155 per session)

All posted rates are early registration discounts, and will increase on May 1, 2026 and increase again for in person registration. If you are registering for 3 or fewer sessions, you will save money by registering under the Individual session event option.

Full Conference Registration

Individual Session Registration (for those only taking 1-3 courses)

Exhibitor Registration

Schedule-Total 15.5 PDH

Sunday, May 24, 2026

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Exhibitors Set Up

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: ASPLS Board Meeting

Monday, May 25, 2026 (8.0 PDH)

7:00 AM - 7:40 AM: Registration, Exhibits, Breakfast

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM Session 1: Boundary Determinations in Alabama - Jeff Lucas (3.5 PDH)

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Box Lunch & Session 2: Gators and Cell Phones and Snakes-Oh My!-A Safety Course -Thomas Brooks (1.0 PDH) 

1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Session 3: Alabama SPCS 2022 - Dr. Bill Hazelton (3.5 PDH)

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Happy Hour in Ms. Nancy's Lobby Lounge Sponsored by 

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (7.5 PDH)

7:00 AM - 7:40 AM: Registration, Exhibits, Breakfast

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM Session 4: Contracts with one hour of Ethics - Jeff Lucas (3.5 PDH)

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST Test offered, contact the Management Office for details

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch on your own

1:00 PM – 4:40 PM Session 5a: Standards of Practice – Jason Bailey (4.0 PDH)

1:00 PM – 4:40 PM Session 5b: Four Part Technical Sessions (see descriptions below) - Taylor Gay (4.0 PDH)

Course Descriptions:

Session 1: Boundary Determinations in Alabama - Jeff Lucas (3.5 PDH):

Should you find yourself in court defending your map of survey or your opinion on the location of the property boundaries, what are the important issues to know and understand to make a boundary determination that will win in court? What are the evidence standards that will be applied, the standard of care for professional surveyors in court, and what is the criterion for boundary determinations? What are the appropriate boundary law principles and how are they applied to a boundary determination? Ultimately, much like a doctor or a lawyer, the retracement surveyor renders a professional opinion on where property boundaries are located. How can the surveyor know if that opinion is legally sound? This course is a study of boundary retracement theory with real-world case studies directly from Alabama case law to reinforce the theoretical concepts discussed.

Session 2: Safety-Thomas Brooks (1.0 PDH)

We will discuss the various safety issues that Land Surveyors face with a Q&A on how these issues are handled across the industry.

Session 3: Alabama SPCS 2022 - Dr. Bill Hazelton (3.5 PDH)

This workshop will work through the final design of the Alabama SPCS 2022, which should be introduced in the near future. The various zones and their parameters will be presented, along with a brief look at the implementation in adjacent states. Simplified methods of working in various zones will be discussed. A technical and user manual for the Alabama SPCS 2022 will be introduced and will be available for download. The forthcoming KISS version of the manual will also be discussed.

Session 4: Contracts with one hour of Ethics - Jeff Lucas (3.5 PDH)

This course covers the basics of contract law for professional services providers and attendees will walk away with a one-page “Letter of Engagement” that can be utilized for most professional service offerings. Verbal, written, express and implied contracts will be studied. Short form and long form contracts, pros and cons, will be discussed. Certifications, warranties and guarantees and how they apply to professional services will be examined. Liability and limiting liability through contract language will also be studied with sample contract clauses. In addition, this seminar includes ethical considerations in everyday practice. Real cases studies involving ethical issues for professional practitioners will be discussed and explored. 

Session 5a: Standards of Practice - Jason Bailey (4.0 PDH)

Description: We will discuss the purpose and scope of Standards of Practice (SOP). Why SOPs matter: public trust, liability, and professional integrity. We will go through case examples of SOP violations and the consequences of those actions. The discussion will also cover the different types of surveys and the accuracy requirements for field and office work, monumentation of corners, and the preparation of legal descriptions. Conflicts of interest and impartiality will be discussed as it pertains to SOP and the responsibilities to clients, the public, and other professionals.

Session 5b: Four Parts:

1) Building Feature Code Libraries for Faster, Cleaner Linework

Speaker: Taylor Gay

Abstract: This presentation demonstrates how a well-built feature code library can automate linework creation directly from field data, resulting in clean, ready-to-use linework and significantly reduced office drafting time.

2) Complementing Conventional Survey with Aerial Mapping

Speaker: Colin Harrison

Abstract: This session explores how aerial mapping technologies, including UAV photogrammetry and LiDAR, can complement conventional survey workflows to improve efficiency, safety, and data collection capabilities.

3) Beyond the Spec Sheets: Requirements, Limitations, and Deliverables of Underwater Imaging and Bathymetric Survey Technologies

Speaker: Lou Nash

Abstract: This presentation provides an overview beyond the spec sheets, summarizing realistic hydrographic and bathymetric system constraints, outcomes, and deliverables.

4) SLAM LiDAR Scanning: Capabilities, Limitations, and How It Compares to Other LiDAR Methods

Speaker: Joe Priestner

Abstract: This session introduces SLAM-based LiDAR scanning and how it fits into the modern surveyor's toolkit. We'll start with what a SLAM scanner is and how it works, then walk through its key capabilities and limitations in the field. From there, we'll look at real-world applications where SLAM shines, and close with a side-by-side data comparison against other LiDAR methods to help teams understand when SLAM is the right choice — and when it isn't.

Speaker Bios

Taylor Gay | Geospatial Training & Support Specialist | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-gay-703084185/ | Taylor Gay is a Geospatial Training & Support Specialist at Duncan-Parnell, working directly with Survey customers to help ensure they are set up for long-term success. Born and raised in Florida, Taylor is currently pursuing a degree in Construction Management and brings 15 years of surveying industry experience. He began his career with no prior experience and advanced to the role of Senior Crew Chief, leading crews on large-scale construction projects and remote assignments in challenging environments. His extensive field experience has allowed him to contribute to a wide range of impactful projects and build strong professional relationships across the industry.

Colin Harrison | UAS Sales Representative & LiDAR Product Manager | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-harrison-71b800160 | Colin Harrison is a UAS Sales Representative and LiDAR Product Manager for Duncan-Parnell, supporting customers across the Florida Panhandle, Alabama, and Western Tennessee. With more than 13 years of experience working with drone platforms and aerial LiDAR systems, Colin helps geospatial and construction professionals implement drone mapping and LiDAR solutions that align with real project outcomes. He works closely with customers to bridge the gap between field data collection and office processing, ensuring they have the right technology, workflows, and support to deliver accurate, reliable results.

Dr. Bill Hazelton is a Professor at Troy University in the Geospatial Informatics Department, where he has been working for the past 8 years. He has previously taught at a number of other higher-educational institutions in the US and Australia. He has been a licensed surveyor since 1985, worked in Antarctica for a year as a glaciologist, run a number of businesses, and has surveyed on three continents. Bill is a past president of the Surveying and Geomatics Educators Society and was a director of ASPRS.

Jeffery N. Lucas, JD, PLS, Esq.: Jeff is a licensed land surveyor in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee. He is also a licensed attorney and member of the Alabama State Bar. Jeff is a recognized expert in land boundary law, riparian rights, and professional liability issues. He has practiced land surveying throughout the five southeastern states in which he is licensed. Jeff is also an author, columnist, lecturer and seminar presenter. He has authored three books on surveying, has over 150 nationally published articles and over 45 titles in his seminar library. Jeff has presented continuing education seminars at conferences from Alaska to Florida, from Southern California to Nova Scotia, and most places in between. More information on Jeff can be found at: www.lucasandcompany.com 

Joe Priestner, PE, PLS | Geospatial Solutions Engineer | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-priestner-pls-pe-4988445 | Joe Priestner, PE, PLS, is a Geospatial Solutions Engineer at Duncan-Parnell, focusing on the support of monitoring, mobile mapping, UAS, and remote sensing solutions. Joe has more than 35 years of experience as a consulting surveyor and engineer, with the last 15 years focused on heavy civil and vertical construction. Joe holds a BS in Civil Engineering from The Citadel and a BS in Survey Engineering Technology from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is licensed as both a Professional Land Surveyor and a Professional Engineer in multiple states.

ASPLS Cancellation Fees: On or before May 15: $25. May 16 or after: due to food orders we can only refund 40% of the registration fee on or after this date.